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August 2026 Hello Cougar Families! Welcome to an exciting new school year! Whether you are returning to our halls or joining the Cougar family for the very first time, we ar...

The combined Plainfield Band Boosters organizations will host their 28th annual fall craft show on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, at Plainfield High School – Central Campus, 24120 West...

TruGreen and District 202 grounds staff will be spraying for weeds and applying fertilizer across the district on October 10, 11, and 12, 2026.

District 202 will share information and resources to promote family well-being on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Plainfield High School-Central Campus, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive, P...

The 74th Annual Plainfield Community Homecoming Parade will step off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 , with the theme “Road Trip.” The Community Homecoming Parade feature...

District 202’s Bags of Hope backpack food program will receive donations during National Hunger Action Month in September. District 202, the Village of Plainfield, C.W. Avery Fa...

The Plainfield School District 202 Foundation for Excellence proudly announces that Karen Blair, choir, general music and drama teacher at Ira Jones Middle School, and Ryan Schlot...

Almost 40 District 202 students spent their summer gaining hands-on work experience, exploring career pathways and developing professional skills through the Will County Center fo...

As part of its ongoing long-term planning efforts, the District 202 Board of Education and administration administered a survey to a sample of the community and hosted several di...

District 202 is experiencing a reduction of approximately $7 million annually in state Tier funding following its reclassification from Tier 1 to Tier 2 status. Unless District 20...

Charles Reed Elementary School fifth graders are trying to reduce food waste at their school, one piece of food at a time. Mitchell Grilliot’s students in April conducted a food ...

The District 202 CAPE parent organization recognized 95 outstanding parents, community members, teachers, and staff for their dedication to students, schools, and the community at...

District 202’s elementary schools will hold events this spring and summer to welcome new kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year. Children must be five years old by Sep...

April 2026 Welcome to Spring: A Season of Growth and Momentum The arrival of spring is always a breath of fresh air. As the days grow longer and the landscape begins to tr...

The Plainfield School District 202 community is invited to support District 202 students, staff and schools at the Foundation for Excellence Annual Dinner and Luxury Bingo on Thur...

Four District 202 school and community leaders have been recognized with an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) 2026 Those Who Excel Award. ISBE’s Those Who Excel Awards hon...

The Plainfield School District Foundation for Excellence, on behalf of the Niehus Family, is honored to present the Walter G. and Juanita F. Niehus Award to a worthy District 2...

March 2026 Happy Women’s History Month! This March, Charles Reed Elementary is proud to join the nationwide celebration of the women who have shaped our world, our community,...

Community members are invited to nominate a District 202 staff member or community member for the 2026 CAPE Community Award. The CAPE Community Award recognizes an individual for...

We have heard from several community members with questions about the District’s use of Lifetouch for school photos. We take these concerns seriously and are looking into the matt...